Indian Polity - General Knowledge Questions

A)
92
B)
97
C)
100
D)
105

Correct Answer :   97

The Union List or List-I is a list of 97 numbered items (after 101st Constitutional amendment act 2016, entry 92 and 92c removed) (the last item is numbered 97) given in Seventh Schedule in the Constitution of India on which Parliament has exclusive power to legislate.

A)
President of India
B)
Supreme Court
C)
Election Commission
D)
Speaker

Correct Answer :   Election Commission

India has a multi-party system with recognition accorded to national, state and district level parties. The status is reviewed periodically by the Election Commission of India .

A)
The Supreme Court of India
B)
The election Commission of India
C)
The Rajya Sabha
D)
The Parliament

Correct Answer :   The Supreme Court of India

The decision of the Supreme Court is final. Supreme Court shall inquire and decide regarding doubts and disputes arising out of or in connection with the election of a Vice President per Article 71(1) of the constitution.

A)
The Lok Sabha
B)
The Rajya Sabha
C)
Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
D)
The Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and the President

Correct Answer :   The Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and the President

India's federal legislative branch consists of the President, the Rajya Sabha (Council of States) as the upper house, and the Lok Sabha (House of the People) as the lower house. The House of People and the Council of States constitute India's bicameral Parliament.

A)
12 hours
B)
24 hours
C)
48 hours
D)
72 hours

Correct Answer :   48 hours

During the silence period, which usually begins 48 hours before the voting day and ends after polling ends, no active campaigning by the candidates or political parties is allowed, and television or any digital media cannot carry any election.

A)
Prime Minister
B)
Speaker of Lok Sabha
C)
Finance Minister
D)
None of the above

Correct Answer :   Speaker of Lok Sabha

The Speaker of the Lok Sabha certifies if a financial bill is a Money Bill or not.

A)
England
B)
Germany
C)
Ireland
D)
USA

Correct Answer :   Ireland

The principles have been inspired by the Directive Principles given in the Constitution of Ireland which are related to social justice, economic welfare, foreign policy, and legal and administrative matters.

A)
Rajib Gandhi
B)
Manmohan Singh
C)
Atal Bihari Vajpayee
D)
P.V. Narasimha Rao

Correct Answer :   P.V. Narasimha Rao

India's "Look East" policy was developed and enacted during the governments of prime ministers P.V. Narasimha Rao (1991–1996) and Atal Bihari Vajpayee (1998–2004).

A)
1993
B)
1995
C)
1996
D)
1999

Correct Answer :   1993

The National Human Rights Commission of India is a Statutory public body constituted on 12 October 1993 under the Protection of Human Rights Ordinance of 28 September 1993. It was given a statutory basis by the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993.

A)
1963
B)
1967
C)
1970
D)
1975

Correct Answer :   1975

In a special referendum held in 1975, more than 97 percent of the electorate voted for the merger of Sikkim with India. Sikkim became the 22nd state of India on May 16, 1975.